MP Expenses

Chippenham MP expenses — Sarah Gibson

£4,912 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Sarah Gibson is the current MP for Chippenham (Liberal Democrat). In 2026-27 they claimed £4,912 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.

Total claimed — 2026-27

£4,912

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Chippenham MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Chippenham?
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Chippenham.
How much has the MP for Chippenham claimed in expenses?
Sarah Gibson claimed £4,912 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Sarah Gibson paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £4,912 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Sarah Gibson claim the most on?
Sarah Gibson's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £3,130.
How do Chippenham's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Sarah Gibson claimed £4,912. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.

Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.